Law & Courts · September 12, 2023
Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Violent Grindr Rapes in Bedfordshire
Mohammed Altaher sentenced to 10 years for Grindr rapes in Bedfordshire. #Grindr #Rape #Bedfordshire
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Online · Apr 12
Grindr Messages That Will Make You Laugh, Cringe, and Rethink Your Dating Strategy
These 17 Grindr messages will make you want to delete the app! 😂💔 #LGBT #Grindr #OnlineDating #MessagingFail
People · Apr 12
Heartwarming Moment on Grindr: Older Gay Man Shares Wise Advice to Younger User
This Viral Grindr Chat Shows Heartwarming LGBT Advice. Don't miss this amazing story of wisdom and kindness. #Grindr #LGBT #Viral
Law & Courts · Mar 23
Grindr warns LGBTQ+ users in Egypt after police use app for entrapment
LGBTQ+ users in Egypt beware! Police are using Grindr to conduct sting operations and arrest queer men. Grindr warns users to be vigilant and stay safe. #Grindr #Egypt #LGBTQ
Health · Mar 22
Grindr joins nationwide effort to distribute free at-home HIV testing kits
Take control of your sexual health with free at-home HIV testing kits, now available on Grindr! TogetherTakeMeHome #HIVtesting
Relationships · Mar 1
Exploring Sexual Compatibility Around the World: Which Countries Have the Most Tops, Bottoms, Versatile, and Sides?
Swipe Left on Boring Nights: Discover the Best Countries for Gay Men to Find Their Perfect Sexual Partner #GayTravel #ExploreSexualDiversity
Law & Courts · Feb 27
Arrest Made in Connection to Grindr-Related Burglaries in London
London police have arrested a 29-year-old man at Gatwick Airport in connection with a series of burglaries in which dating app Grindr was used by thieves to meet potential victims. The victims were rendered unconscious with a noxious substance and their personal belongings were stolen. #Grindr #LondonCrime #Burglary
Law & Courts · Feb 19
Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Series of Grindr-Related Crimes Against Gay Men
A Miami man has pleaded guilty to a string of carjackings, kidnappings, robberies, and assaults targeting gay men he met on Grindr. The crimes have raised concerns about the safety of dating apps, particularly for members of marginalized communities. #Grindr #LGBTQ #Miami #Crime #Safety #DatingApps #HateCrimes
Law & Courts · Feb 12
Police Investigate Hate Crime Charges After Grindr User Held at Gunpoint
Be cautious of who you meet on #Grindr, after a victim reported being held up at gunpoint. #HateCrime charges may apply. #Atlanta #SouthFulton #LGBTQ
Law & Courts · Feb 4
Former California Mayor Pleads No Contest to Sex with Underaged Boy
Shocking news from California as former mayor and cannabis entrepreneur Robert Jacob pleads no contest to charges of sexual misconduct with a minor #California #CannabisEntrepreneur #SexualMisconduct
Law & Courts · Feb 1
Egypt Police Using Dating Apps to Entrap LGBTQ+ Community
Egyptian police are entrapping LGBTQ+ individuals through dating apps, according to a report by the BBC. Same-sex relations are not illegal, but a law against "debauchery" is being used to target individuals seeking same-gender partners #Egypt #LGBTQ #PoliceEntrapment
Law & Courts · Jan 28
Increasing Sextortion Scams Targeting Teenage Boys, Gay Adults
“The FBI has seen a horrific increase in reports of financial sextortion schemes targeting minor boys—and the fact is that the many victims who are afraid to come forward are not even included in those numbers"
LGBTQ Rights · Nov 20
Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup
DOHA (Reuters) - A group of Arab friends living in Qatar’s capital Doha met up over cocktails and snacks last week, exchanging opinions as they flicked through profiles of gay men on dating apps Tinder and Grindr. The p…
Law & Courts · Mar 9
Sentenced for a selfie: Middle East police target LGBTQ+ phones
BEIRUT/LOS ANGELES (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Before Omar leaves home in the morning, he carefully uninstalls the apps on his phone one by one - no WhatsApp, no Facebook, no Grindr. "The paranoia is constant," said…